The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Based on available information, the cause of the reported intracerebral hemorrhage was unable to be determined.The reported stroke was a cascading event of the reported intracerebral hemorrhage.The reported patient effect of cerebrovascular accident, as listed in the mitraclip system instructions for use, is a known possible complication associated with mitraclip procedures.The reported surgical intervention and hospitalization were results of case-specific circumstances.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.
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This is filed to report a cerebrovascular accident, intracerebral hemorrhage, surgical intervention, and prolonged hospitalization.It was reported that a patient presented with grade 4 mixed mitral regurgitation (mr).A mitraclip procedure was performed and two clips were implanted.The mr was reduced to grade 1-2.Four hours post-procedure, a stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage occurred.Neurosurgery was performed and the patient is currently in the critical care unit (ccu).The cause of the hemorrhage is inconclusive.No additional information was provided.
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